IaC Engineer SME

Everforth ECS is seeking an IaC Engineer SME to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . The position is contingent upon contract award.The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI‑First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. It extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, supporting collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.ResponsibilitiesDevelop enterprise infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code methodologies to support Department of War mission systems, cross‑domain cloud environments, and production‑grade operational platforms.Design and implement automated cloud architectures using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation to support system administration, deployment automation, cybersecurity controls, and CI/CD pipeline integration across multiple operational enclaves.Build secure configuration baselines aligned with approved system operations plans, asset management standards, and cyber incident response procedures.Develop and maintain automation for patch management workflows, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery workflows, and release progression from development through production.Collaborate with operational units, cybersecurity elements, and development teams to align automation with mission priorities, continuity of operations requirements, and compliance mandates.Lead development of enterprise templates, code repositories, and automated enforcement of security configurations using version control systems such as Git and GitHub.Produce architectural diagrams, automation documentation, rollback plans, and deployment artifacts supporting traceability, audit readiness, and Government review.Provide technical direction, guide junior personnel, evaluate system performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement of automated cloud operations.Contribute to operational readiness by integrating automation into incident response processes and system monitoring workflows, supporting rapid resolution of system degradations, configuration drift, and mission‑impacting anomalies.Deliver advanced automation capabilities that increase deployment predictability, reduce operational risk, and support efficient operation of Department of War cloud infrastructures.Perform other duties as assigned.Required SkillsCurrent Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, DevSecOps automation, or a closely related field, with demonstrated expert‑level proficiency designing and managing IaC and Configuration‑as‑Code frameworks in support of DoW or federal government programs operating across multiple security enclaves.Expert hands‑on proficiency with Infrastructure‑as‑Code and configuration management tooling such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation, including experience supporting secure federal or defense cloud environments and implementing automation aligned to RMF, STIG, and authorization requirements.Demonstrated experience integrating IaC automation into CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines, including automated security baseline enforcement, STIG compliance validation, patch lifecycle management, and configuration drift detection across multi‑enclave production environments.Proven ability to develop and maintain version‑controlled enterprise code repositories using Git or GitHub, produce authoritative technical documentation and rollback plans, and lead automation initiatives that support release management, audit readiness, and continuity of operations for DoW mission platforms.Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end‑users to executive management).Desired SkillsActive Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.AWS DevOps Engineer (Professional), HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate or Professional, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or an equivalent advanced cloud automation or infrastructure engineering certification; a DoW 8140/8570‑compliant credential such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP is also highly valued.Prior experience supporting IaC engineering operations on DoW, intelligence community, or defense AI/ML programs, including familiarity with automated provisioning of Kubernetes‑based workloads, container security hardening, and multi‑environment cloud platform operations supporting classified and unclassified workloads.Experience with observability and monitoring integration for IaC‑managed infrastructure using tools such as Splunk, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, or Grafana, including automated alerting, performance trending, and incident correlation workflows.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, or a closely related technical field.ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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